VP, Global Compensation Administration & Governance
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VP, Global Compensation Administration & Governance
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Circana is a leading provider of technology, AI, and data solutions for consumer-packaged goods companies, manufacturers, and retailers. Our predictive analytics and Liquid Data® platform help clients measure market share, uncover consumer behavior, and drive growth—powered by six decades of expertise and an expansive, high-quality data set.
At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We’re a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences, cultures, and viewpoints that everyone brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds, skills, expertise, and beyond, we create a stronger, more innovative environment for our employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work. Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana. Learn more at www.circana.com.
Role Overview
The VP, Global Compensation Administration & Governance is responsible for the operational excellence, governance, compliance, and continuous improvement of the organization's broad-based compensation programs. This role serves as the primary owner of global compensation administration processes, salary structures, market pricing and survey participation, job architecture, compensation policies, pay equity and transparency reporting, compensation technology, and compensation planning execution.
Working closely with Compensation Design, Total Rewards, HR Technology, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, HR Business Partners, and business leaders, this role ensures compensation programs are administered consistently, equitably, and in alignment with organizational strategy, market practices, and regulatory requirements across a global workforce.
The role provides operational leadership and subject matter expertise while driving effective governance, scalable processes, technology adoption, automation, and data-driven decision making across the compensation function.
As a newly established capability within Circana, this role will build and scale foundational compensation administration processes, technology, governance, and operating models that support the organization's future growth and modernization efforts. Initially operating as an individual contributor, the role is expected to establish the foundation for and ultimately build and lead a compensation administration team as the function matures.
Job Responsibilities
Compensation Administration, Planning & Market Governance
- Lead administration of broad-based compensation programs, including salary increases, promotional increases, market adjustments, and other compensation actions.
- Lead preparation, execution, and administration of annual compensation planning cycles, including planning timelines, governance processes, operational procedures, system configuration, testing, validation, reporting, and stakeholder support.
- Manage compensation workflows, approvals, governance processes, and compensation planning system administration.
- Maintain and administer salary grades, salary bands, salary range structures, and market pricing methodologies.
- Conduct salary structure reviews, market movement analyses, and evaluate geographic differentials and compensation structures as appropriate.
- Lead participation in compensation surveys and market benchmarking activities, including survey submissions, data validation, vendor relationships, and survey governance.
- Analyze market trends, compensation competitiveness, and internal pay relationships while providing market intelligence and recommendations that support broader compensation strategy.
- Conduct post-cycle analyses and identify opportunities to improve compensation processes, efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness.
Job Architecture & Governance
- Serve as steward of the organization's job architecture framewor
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